Squares in Barcelona

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1. Plaça de Nicolás Salmerón

   • la Vila de Gràcia

   Plaça de Nicolás Salmerón, also known as Pla de Salmerón, has served for more than a century as a symbolic gateway between Barcelona and Vila de Gràcia. Its strategic location made it a constant passage point, a crossroads where the city changed pace and identity.

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   Plaça de la Catedral

   • el Barri Gòtic

   Plaça de la Catedral is one of those places where Barcelona seems to bring together several cities at once. In front of the cathedral’s imposing façade, the square brings together tourists, residents, street musicians, impromptu photographers and people simply crossing the Gothic Quarter at an unhurried pace.

3. Plaça de la Farga

   • la Bordeta

   Plaça de la Farga is one of those urban spaces that functions as a natural meeting point for everyday life. Open, accessible and always in motion, it has established itself as a place where residents, visitors and activities coexist, shaping the daily rhythm of its surroundings.

4. Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes

   • el Fort Pienc

   Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes is one of the places where Barcelona’s urban transformation is best perceived. Originally conceived as the grand centre of the Cerdà plan, for decades it was more a traffic hub than a place to spend time. Today, that role has changed.

5. Plaça del Mar

   • la Barceloneta

   Plaça del Mar is one of the places where Barcelona meets the Mediterranean directly. Located in Barceloneta, next to Sant Sebastià beach and at the foot of the historic Baños de Sant Sebastià building, it serves as a broad transition between the neighbourhood and the seafront promenade.

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   Plaça Major de Nou Barris

   • la Guineueta

   Plaça Major de Nou Barris is one of the district’s main public and institutional spaces. Located next to the headquarters of Distrito de Nou Barris, at number 1 in the square, it forms part of an area where administrative life coexists with neighbourhood and cultural activity.

7. Plaça de la Virreina

   • la Vila de Gràcia

   Plaza de la Virreina is a charming public space in the heart of Barcelona’s Gràcia neighbourhood.

8. Plaça de Prim

   • el Poblenou

   Plaza Prim is a square in Barcelona’s Poblenou neighbourhood. It is a broad, open space surrounded by historic and modern buildings that reflect the area’s architectural evolution.

9. Plaça del Rei

   • el Barri Gòtic

   Plaça del Rei, or Plaza del Rey, is an iconic space in Barcelona’s historic centre. It has witnessed various historical events over the centuries, from the Roman era to the present.

10. Plaça de Catalunya

    • la Dreta de l'Eixample

    Plaça de Catalunya is the heart of Barcelona and one of the city’s most iconic squares. At the intersection of several main avenues and streets, it is a meeting point and passage for locals and visitors alike. This spacious square is known for its beauty and lively atmosphere. It is surrounded by iconic buildings, including major museums, hotels and banks.

11. Plaça d'Espanya

    • el Poble-sec

    Plaça d’Espanya, or Plaza de España in Spanish, is one of Barcelona’s most iconic places. This large square lies at the intersection of several of the city’s main avenues and is known for its striking architecture, monumental fountain, and historical and cultural significance.

12. Plaça Sant Jaume

    • el Barri Gòtic

    Plaza de San Jaime is a historic space in the heart of Barcelona, known for its political and cultural importance. Located in the Ciutat Vella district, it houses two iconic buildings: Palau de la Generalitat and Ayuntamiento de Barcelona.

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    Plaça Nova

    • el Barri Gòtic

    From the Catedral de Barcelona to the lost neighbourhood and the Sant Roc festivities, you can expect an experience full of excitement in a square with almost 700 years of history.

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    Plaça Reial

    • el Barri Gòtic

    Plaza Real is one of the most iconic places in Barrio Gótico, combining architectural beauty with the dynamism of urban life.

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    Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

    • el Barri Gòtic

    Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is a small corner in central Barcelona. With a peaceful, magical atmosphere, this square is a true hidden treasure.

16. plaza «La Monumental»

    • el Fort Pienc
    • Also in: Theatres

    Plaza La Monumental is a genuine landmark, known mainly for its former bullring, opened in 1914. This majestic building, designed by architect José Espiau y Muñoz, stands out for its impressive Neo-Mudéjar style, combining Arab and Andalusian elements, and has become a symbol of the city’s Modernista architecture.

17. Plaça del Pes de la Palla

    • el Raval